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DESCRIPTION: We're excited to announce a new series of online webinars orga
 nised by the OPENVERSE project. Designed to foster a shared\, evidence-bas
 ed view of Europe’s Virtual Worlds landscape\, this series aims to reduc
 e market fragmentation and align key stakeholders on technology\, adoption
 \, and ecosystem priorities. \n\n The agenda of the first instalment will 
 cover a comprehensive snapshot of the European market and its technology l
 andscape. \n\n Highlights include: \n\n \n Project Overview: A brief intro
 duction to OPENVERSE by Project Manager Fabio Perossini (The Lisbon Counci
 l) \n Core Presentation: Led by Lapo Fioretti (Senior Research Analyst at 
 IDC)\, covering the mission\, pillars\, and actionable insights for the Eu
 ropean Virtual Worlds ecosystem \n Confirmed speakers: Michael Barngrover 
 (Managing Director of XR4Europe)\, Lukasz Porwol (eGov Unit Leader Insight
  SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics\, University of Galway) \n \n\n Ke
 y Topics: \n\n \n Market Segmentation &amp\; Adoption: Exploring key secto
 rs such as industry\, education\, culture\, tourism\, and public services\
 , alongside their pilot-to-scale barriers.  \n Technology Stack Overview: 
 Deep dives into XR interfaces\, real-time 3D engines\, identity &amp\; acc
 ess\, interoperability\, and privacy/security-by-design.  \n Adoption Sign
 als &amp\; Readiness: Identifying where adoption is currently visible and 
 what is required to scale up across the EU.  \n Gaps &amp\; Opportunities:
  Addressing fragmentation issues and highlighting the need for cooperation
  to avoid duplicated efforts.  \n \n\n Who Should Attend?\nThis event is t
 ailored for EU-based organizations using Virtual Worlds\, solution provide
 rs\, policymakers\, think tanks\, and research organizations. By participa
 ting\, you will directly help feed and validate OPENVERSE project assets\,
  such as our technology mapping framework.  \n\n Additional webinars in th
 e series are scheduled for May 26th and June 16th.\nJoin us to be part of 
 the open discussion and help shape the future of Virtual Worlds in Europe!
  \n
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T120119
LOCATION:Online 
ORGANIZER:mailto:info@open-verse.eu
SUMMARY:State of the market of Virtual Worlds in Europe – Key Technologie
 s and Adoption
URL;VALUE=URI:https://ti.to/openverse/state-of-the-market-of-virtual-worlds
 -in-europe-key-technologies-and-adoption
URL;VALUE=URI:https://ti.to/openverse/state-of-the-market-of-virtual-worlds
 -in-europe-key-technologies-and-adoption
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